Visiting Places Like Tangier Riad
December 30th, 2009 by Gerald Branch, under Vacations. No Comments
Known as the “gateway of Africa”, Tangier is believed to be the most dynamic city in Morocco. This mythical city is located 60km from Gibraltar and 14km from Spain. Its strong international mix of European, Moroccan and African culture makes the city a perfect destination to visit. With its beaches, museums and gardens, it is a great place for a getaway.
If you are planning to have your vacation in Tangier, you may want to stay to its unique guesthouses known as riad. A riad may be a traditional Moroccan house or a palace with indoor garden. Staying in a riad enables you to feel and experience its dynamic Moroccan culture.
You may want to stay at one of the oldest guesthouse in Tangier. Riad Dar Sultan is a 300 year old riad located at the heart of Tangier’s Kasbah District. It was once the house of a former Sultan. The Sultan lived in Dar El Mahkzen which is now converted into a museum. Riad Dar Sultan has 6 spacious rooms equipped with lobby, fireplaces and library. Each room is elegantly designed with the local Moroccan lifestyle. Its guests can enjoy the spectacural view of the sea and the old district of Kasbah while staying in Riad Dar Sultan.
Riad Dar Jameel. If you want to have a taste of the past and at the same time the beauty and elegancy of the present, you may want to stay to Riad Dar Jameel. This riad is known as the “sanctuary of peace and tranquility.” This is the most intimate place in Tangier that lets you relax and at the same time, experience and feel the mysteriousness of the city. The place is designed with both Moroccan and European flavor. It has elegant rooms and suites with splendid stucco ceilings as well as a bed with baldachin and a traditional Moroccan couch.
Riad Tanja is the oldest riad in Tangier. It is the first guesthouse constructed in the city designed purely by Moroccan artifacts, old furniture and antiques. The visitors are accommodated by high quality, luxurious comfort and sleekness of a Tanger riad overlooking the bay. It has 6 exquisite, well -furnished double suites with stunning flora hanging in its terraces.
Known as the “house of lights,” Riad Dar Nour is popular because of its authenticity and beauty. It has 7 comfortable rooms and suites with its own bath room, air conditioning and heating. The guesthouse has also its own library with books from various parts of the world. The riad has its reputation because of the wide collection of carpets, old ceramics and other ornaments from the 15 year period of the Arabs in Tangier.
If you appreciate art, try to stay in Riad Dar Nilam. Riad Dar Nilam is an exquisite place with magnificent works of art that are expressed in every little detail. It is greatly influenced by both the African culture and the east of the Orient. You will be left in awe while looking at the smooth architecture of the riad, as well as its splendid gardens. Riad Dar Nilam offers uniquely polished rooms and suites with private shower room, air conditioning, Internet access, mini bar and satellite TV. Relax in the riad’s massage room, swimming pool and hamman. You can also enjoy the spectacular view of the city while reading in its fireplace and reading place.
Morocco is a nice, peace and quiet area where you long to relax and soothe yourself; places like tanger riad is the answer. The tanger appartementthat surrounds the area perfectly suits your way of spending a relaxing vacation. You will certainly have no regrets visiting this place.
